2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Renault Laguna (320 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Astra | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
